Product Description

Learn one of the hottest new techniques in photography.
Master Photographer Tony Sweet teaches the art of high dynamic range (HDR) photography. HDR photography captures a wider dynamic range than traditional photography is able to achieve. The technique uses a series of exposures at varying levels, and combines them with HDR software (Photomatix). The results range from hyperrealism to surrealism.

Shot on location at Eastern State Penitentiary, HDR Photography Made Easy simplifies the steps of fine-tuning exposures in capture, merging with HDR software, and tone mapping the final image. Ten compositions with a range of tonal challenges are set up, captured, and processed. The program covers traditional, Pseudo HDR, and double-image processing. HDR Photography Made Easy will have you creating your own amazing HDR images in no time!

Bonus Material includes:
- Eastern State Penitentiary portfolio
- Tony's HDR Portfolio highlights
- The Ellis Island HDR portfolio
- Other HDR Photography resource list

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #17839 in DVD
• Released on: 2009-01-02
• Formats: Anamorphic, NTSC, Widescreen
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 126 minutes

About the Actor
Tony Sweet is a renowned fine art photographer, workshop instructor, seminar speaker and author. His Visual Artistry photography workshops are conducted throughout the continental United States. Tony s photography and articles are featured in Shutterbug and Nikon World magazines. His work is represented by the Getty Picture Agency.

Customer Reviews

HDR Made Easy
Opening the CD the first thing that caught my eye was the, "Portfolio "selection within the menu. Of course like a little kid I just had to have dessert before dinner. There are 3 portfolios, Eastern State Penitentiary, The Best of HDR and the Ellis Island Project. Examining each photo in the portfolios I was able to see what I like, what I didn't and what direction I want to go with HDR.

There are ten lessons on the CD . You can click on the" Program" link to start watching from the beginning or click on the "Chapter "link to select one of the individual photographs used for each lesson. What I found interesting and useful is that at the list of chapters you have your choice of selecting either "Capture " , which is Tony taking the photographs for the HDR or "Process " to jump to the actually processing of the photographs. I have to admit after chapter one I skipped the Captured sections and went right to the "Process "sections for each chapter.

The last part of the DVD is the " Reference Page " containing info for websites, a DVD and other books on the subject. Not included with the links but I would like to include is the User galleries at Photomatix [..]. You will find some amazing work here.

We are still a few years away at having an affordable HDR camera in our hands but we at the cutting edge, heading into the High Dynamic Range of the future. This DVD will get you up and started now. It is very well put together and meant to get you started straight from the box.

Best of Light !!!

Best photography DVD I have ever seen
Tony got me started in HDR at his St. Michaels, Maryland, workshop last summer and, since then, I have felt pretty comfortable working HDR with most images. However, when I was in West Virginia last year I got access to an old mill that was being restored. There were no lights inside so it was very dark in most area, and bright sun was flowing through the few windows that were there. Most of my image sequences were 9 shots (8 stops...wow). So when I ran then through HDR software they just were not doing anything for me. Then a friend of min bought this DVD for me for my Birthday. It absolutely takes HDR processing up to a whole new level. After watching the DVD I realized that I did have a chance with some of these shots that I had given up on. Tony shows HDR techniques that I never thought of. I HIGHLY recommend this DVD.

An Absolute Must Have for HDR Photography
Within minutes of starting to watch Tony Sweet's DVD "HDR Photography Made Easy" I realized the time spent was going to bring my photography to a new level. The production of the DVD compliments Tony's conversational development of high end photo processing. It really is the whole package for someone who wants to take HDR Photography to new places.